Richar Purtill

Richard Purtill is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, and the author of twenty published books, including seven fantasy and science fiction novels. He has made more than twenty visits to Greece, and lived several years in England. His stories have been published in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Isaac AsimovÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Science Fiction Magazine, Marion Zimmer BradleyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Fantasy Magazine, Alfred HitchcockÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Mystery Magazine, and The YearÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Best Fantasy Stories.He is a popular presenter at conferences and conventions, and has been guest of honor at Mythcon in San Diego. He is a member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the AuthorÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Guild, and the National WriterÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Union.